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2018 Giant Simple Three · 2017 Giant Simple Three

Specification2018 Giant Simple Three2017 Giant Simple Three
Overview
Model year20182017
BrandGiantGiant
ModelSimple ThreeSimple Three
Bicycle typeCruiserCruiser
Archive ID900002176900002175
Original MSRP$505.00—
ColorsGrey/Red/Blue; Satin Metallic Green/SilverRed/Gold; Green/Gold
SizesOne SizeOne Size
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-grade aluminumALUXX-grade aluminum
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkChromolyChromoly
Fork materialSteelSteel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano RevoShimano Revo, Twist
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetGiant Alloy 3-Piece, 44TGiant alloy 3-piece, 44T
Bottom bracketSealed Cartridge, ThreadedSealed Cartridge, Threaded
CassetteShimano 22T, 3-Speed InternalShimano 22T, 3-speed internal
ChainKMC Z410, RustproofKMC Z410, Rustproof
PedalsPlatformNylon, Anti-slip platform
Brakes
BrakesShimano Coaster BrakeShimano, Coaster brake
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarSteel CruiserSteel, Cruiser
StemAlloy QuillAlloy quill
SaddleGiant Comfort Cruiser w/ SuperSoft foamGiant Comfort Cruiser w/ SuperSoft foam
SeatpostAlloy Micro-Adjust, 27.2mmAlloy, 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs[F] Alloy, [R] Shimano Nexus, 3-Speed Internal, 36h, Coaster Brake[F] Alloy, [R] Shimano Nexus, 3-speed internal, 36h
RimsGiant AlloyGiant Alloy
SpokesStainless Steel, 14gStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireCST Cruiser, 26x2.125CST Cruiser, 26x2.125
Rear tireCST Cruiser, 26x2.125CST Cruiser, 26x2.125

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Giant Simple Three2017 Giant Simple Three
Selected size / positionOne SizeOne Size
Reach432 mm432 mm
Stack589 mm589 mm
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle70°70°
Seat tube457 mm457 mm
Head tube166 mm166 mm
Chainstay / rear center474 mm474 mm
Wheelbase1160 mm1160 mm
Bottom-bracket drop63 mm63 mm
Standover height737 mm737 mm
Fork offset / rake65 mm65 mm
Trail64 mm64 mm
Wheel size26"26"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.